Staff
recommends approval of purchase request 43976 to Physio-Control, Inc. in the
amount of $28,716.40 for a LifePak 15 defibrillator/monitor for use at the Fire
Department.

Analysis:

Currently,
the Fire Department has four LifePak 12 defibrillator/monitor units that are
over ten (10) years old and near the end of their functional life. The department
is requesting the purchase of a new defibrillator/monitor to replace one of the
older units.

On
July 25, 2011, the City Commission approved accepting a Florida Department of
Health grant to fund a portion of the purchase price of a LifePak 15 defibrillator/monitor.
The Fire Department is now seeking approval of the purchase of the defibrillator/monitor
from Physio-Control, Inc.

There
are other defibrillator/monitors for responders on the market, however the Fire
Department requests the LifePak 15 be purchased from Physio-Control, Inc. to
maintain equipment standardization. Purchase of the LifePak 15 will provide
familiarity among the firefighters that use this equipment. While the LifePak
15 is a newer model than the LifePak 12 currently used, the controls, layout,
and functionality will be similar to the remaining 3 LifePak 12
defibrillators/monitors.

Options:

1.
Approve the purchase request to Physio-Control, Inc. or;

2.
Such alternative action as the Commission may deem appropriate

Fiscal
Impact:

Funding
for this purchase comes from a 75/25 grant from the Florida Department of
Health. The grant will pay for 75% or $21,537.30 with the City funding the
remaining 25% or $7,179.10. A budget adjustment has been processed to provide
the City funding for this purchase.